Re: [Elecraft] KX3 TX Problem

Dave, I suspect he is having problems with the Trnasmit Carrier Null. That procedure is normally done at the factory since it needs a spectrum analyzer to do it correctly. If he has access to a spectrum analyzer he should ask support to send the complete instructions. See page 34 in the

[Elecraft] KX3 TX Problem

My brother, W8TXT, has a problem with his KX3. In PTT, when he presses XMIT, the KX3 puts out 3 or 4 watts with the cw key still open. When the closes the CW key it puts out 10 to 12 watts and stays at that level. In LSB, he hits PTT and gets the same 3 to 4 watts out without an mic audio.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 TX Problem

Does he want to use CW or voice mode? If he wants to use voice, the mic will pick up whatever is in the room and transmit it. Also, if he wants to operate with voice, he really needs to set it up with the steps on page 15 of the manual. Really. wunder K6WRU CM87wj